Cost Controller M/F
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 22, 2026. Bourbon scores B on the Alion truth index.
General information
Organisation
Operating in more than countries, BOURBON supports its customers by providing a wide range of innovative and sustainable maritime services in the oil, gas, and wind energy sectors. With a fleet of 159 modern, standardized vessels, the company and its 4,600 employees are working to achieve one ambition: to be the partner of choice for major players in offshore energy. Deeply rooted in local environments, BOURBON considers its proximity to its customers to be one of its key assets.
Strongly rooted in local communities, BOURBON makes proximity to its customers one of its key assets. Its worldwide network enables it to operate anywhere in the world with the same level of quality and safety.
Reference
2026-2275
Job type (offshore/onshore)
Onshore
Position description
Job title
Cost Controller M/F
Roles and responsibilities
Track and analyze costs
Ensure detailed analytical monitoring of vessel operating costs (crew, maintenance, consumables, insurance, fuel, food, etc.)
Ensure the reliability of the standard daily cost for each vessel in scope and conduct in-depth variance analysis between standard and actuals
Work at a granular level: by vessel, by cost item, by cost breakdown, by status
Monthly review of the PO module and backlog status (open orders, invoices not received, unmatched purchase orders) with operational teams
Ensure rigorous monitoring of Variation Orders in both analytical tracking and contract/project recharges.
Produce qualitative and concise financial analyses to explain variances and support decision-making
Act as « Business Partner »
Challenge operational teams (Vessel manager, Crewing manager, etc.) on financial performance, acting as a credible and solution-oriented partner
Participate in management reviews and contribute to budget arbitration preparation
Provide clear, qualitative and concise reporting and analysis explaining deviations from standards
Propose corrective actions and cost optimization levers
Contribute to monthly closing
Work closely with accounting to ensure proper recording of accruals in line with operational activity. Ensure appropriate provisioning levels at each monthly closing by securing commitments and completeness of expenses
Ensure high quality and reliability of reported figures and their analytical segmentation
Ensure compliance with cost management standards and procedures
Budgeting and forecasting
Lead the preparation of vessel budgets in close collaboration with operational departments while ensuring completeness and consistency of forecasts
Ensure accurate cost allocation and proactively flag any exceptional expenses or potential budget risks in support of annual budget preparation and forecasting exercises.
Continuous improvement & adhoc analyse
Improve standard cost accuracy through feedback and analysis
Contribute to tools, reporting, and process improvements
Support knowledge sharing and best practices
Qualifications, Skills and Experiences
Bachelor’s degree minimum in Finance / Accounting degree or equivalent
5-8 years experience in operational controlling (maritime/industry preferred)
Candidate criteria
Minimum level of education required
3 - Bachelor's degree (3 years)
Minimum level of experience required
2-5 years
Languages
English (2 - Intermediate ++)